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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 335.44 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 335.44 and 138.21 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 335.44 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/335.44 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 335.44 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 46,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.16/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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