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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 336.09 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 336.09 and 138.65 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 336.09 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/336.09 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 336.09 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 46,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598.88/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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