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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 365.91 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 365.91 and 141.15 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 365.91 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/365.91 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 365.91 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 51,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,648.20/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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