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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 336.15 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 336.15 and 138.70 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 336.15 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/336.15 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 336.15 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 46,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625.37/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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