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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 365.26 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 365.26 and 140.80 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 365.26 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/365.26 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 365.26 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 51,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.61/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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