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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.50 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.50 and 138.93 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.50 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.50 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.50 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 46,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749.25/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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