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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 336.29 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 336.29 and 138.80 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 336.29 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/336.29 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 336.29 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 46,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,675.70/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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