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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 336.37 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 336.37 and 140.25 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 336.37 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/336.37 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 336.37 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 47,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.19/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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