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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 335.48 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 335.48 and 138.19 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 335.48 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/335.48 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 335.48 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 46,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.98/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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