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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 336.29 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 336.29 and 140.19 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 336.29 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/336.29 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 336.29 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 47,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143.79/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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