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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 336.44 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 336.44 and 138.89 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 336.44 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/336.44 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 336.44 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 46,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729.34/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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