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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 365.31 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 365.31 and 141.10 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 365.31 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/365.31 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 365.31 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 51,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,545.24/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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