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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 364.91 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 364.91 and 146.48 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 364.91 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/364.91 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 364.91 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 53,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.46/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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