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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 365.58 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 365.58 and 141.38 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 365.58 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/365.58 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 365.58 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 51,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,683.87/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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