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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 363.56 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 363.56 and 127.04 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 363.56 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/363.56 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 363.56 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 46,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,186.66/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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