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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 335.83 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 335.83 and 139.88 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 335.83 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/335.83 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 335.83 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 46,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973.87/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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