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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 336.60 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 336.60 and 140.42 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 336.60 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/336.60 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 336.60 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 47,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265.37/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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