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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 364.08 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 364.08 and 127.11 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 364.08 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/364.08 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 364.08 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 46,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278.21/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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