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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 365.46 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 365.46 and 140.93 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 365.46 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/365.46 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 365.46 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 51,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,504.28/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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