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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.14 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.14 and 127.17 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.14 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.14 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.14 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 46,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307.68/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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