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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 335.90 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 335.90 and 138.51 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 335.90 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/335.90 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 335.90 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 46,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.86/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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