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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 335.84 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 335.84 and 138.43 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 335.84 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/335.84 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 335.84 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 46,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490.33/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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