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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 336.04 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 336.04 and 140 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 336.04 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/336.04 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 336.04 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 47,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045.60/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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