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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 335.46 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 335.46 and 138.18 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 335.46 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/335.46 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 335.46 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 46,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353.86/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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