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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 336.21 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 336.21 and 138.74 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 336.21 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/336.21 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 336.21 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 46,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.09/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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