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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 336.06 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 336.06 and 138.61 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 336.06 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/336.06 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 336.06 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 46,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,581.28/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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