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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.30 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.30 and 140.90 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.30 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.30 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.30 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 51,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470.77/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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