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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 365.30 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 365.30 and 145.93 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 365.30 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/365.30 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 365.30 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 53,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307.50/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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