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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 363.12 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 363.12 and 128 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 363.12 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/363.12 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 363.12 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 46,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479.36/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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