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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 364.32 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 364.32 and 127.17 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 364.32 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/364.32 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 364.32 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 46,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330.57/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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