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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.53 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.53 and 138.26 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.53 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.53 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.53 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 46,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390.72/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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