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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 366.16 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 366.16 and 141.18 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 366.16 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/366.16 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 366.16 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 51,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694.47/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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