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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.29 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.29 and 141.09 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.29 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.29 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.29 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 51,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.77/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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