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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 365.63 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 365.63 and 146.51 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 365.63 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/365.63 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 365.63 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 53,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568.45/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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