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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 336.12 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 336.12 and 140.06 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 336.12 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/336.12 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 336.12 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 47,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077.28/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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