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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.56 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.56 and 127.34 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.56 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.56 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.56 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 46,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423.07/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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