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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 365.30 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 365.30 and 140.84 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 365.30 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/365.30 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 365.30 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 51,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,448.85/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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