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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.72 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.72 and 147.96 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.72 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.72 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.72 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 54,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.19/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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