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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.67 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.67 and 127.07 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.67 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.67 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.67 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 46,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211.55/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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