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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 335.88 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 335.88 and 138.50 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 335.88 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/335.88 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 335.88 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 46,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519.38/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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