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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 336.42 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 336.42 and 140.25 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 336.42 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/336.42 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 336.42 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 47,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,182.91/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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