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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 336.48 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 336.48 and 138.92 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 336.48 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/336.48 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 336.48 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 46,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743.80/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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