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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.13 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.13 and 145.95 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.13 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.13 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.13 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 53,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291.82/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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