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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 336.54 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 336.54 and 140.38 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 336.54 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/336.54 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 336.54 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 47,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,243.49/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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