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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 366.30 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 366.30 and 141.34 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 366.30 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/366.30 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 366.30 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 51,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.84/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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