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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.97 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.97 and 138.56 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.97 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.97 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.97 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 46,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.32/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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