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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 336.03 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 336.03 and 138.61 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 336.03 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/336.03 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 336.03 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 46,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577.12/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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