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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 139.75 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.68 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.68 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.68 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 46,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910.58/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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