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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.66 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.66 and 138.36 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.66 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.66 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.66 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 46,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.23/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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