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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 336.07 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 336.07 and 140.03 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 336.07 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/336.07 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 336.07 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 47,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,061.07/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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