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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.25 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.25 and 138.06 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.25 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.25 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.25 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 46,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284.62/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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