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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 364.92 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 364.92 and 140.96 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 364.92 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/364.92 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 364.92 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 51,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.12/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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