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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 335.68 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 335.68 and 138.35 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 335.68 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/335.68 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 335.68 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 46,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.82/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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