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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 365.73 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 365.73 and 141.27 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 365.73 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/365.73 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 365.73 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 51,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666.68/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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