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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 335.86 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 335.86 and 138.48 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 335.86 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/335.86 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 335.86 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 46,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509.89/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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