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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 365.75 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 365.75 and 141.74 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 365.75 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/365.75 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 365.75 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 51,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.87/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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