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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.48 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.48 and 144.90 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.48 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.48 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.48 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 52,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,957.33/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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