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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 335.64 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 335.64 and 138.30 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 335.64 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/335.64 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 335.64 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 46,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419.01/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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