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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.55 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.55 and 138.25 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.55 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.55 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.55 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 46,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389.79/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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