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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.71 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.71 and 139.07 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.71 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.71 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.71 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 46,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824.92/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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