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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 366.02 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 366.02 and 141.26 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 366.02 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/366.02 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 366.02 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 51,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,701.45/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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