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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 336.58 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 336.58 and 139.04 is: 191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 336.58 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/336.58 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 336.58 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 46,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796.05/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.81

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