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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 336.41 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 336.41 and 138.91 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 336.41 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/336.41 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 336.41 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 46,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,730.71/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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