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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.70 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.70 and 141.14 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.70 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.70 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.70 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 51,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,613.07/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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