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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 335.34 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 335.34 and 139.54 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 335.34 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/335.34 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 335.34 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 46,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793.34/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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