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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.03 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.03 and 127.27 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.03 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.03 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.03 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 46,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.46/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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