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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 335.70 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 335.70 and 139.76 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 335.70 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/335.70 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 335.70 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 46,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917.43/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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