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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 336.66 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 336.66 and 139.02 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 336.66 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/336.66 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 336.66 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 46,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.47/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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