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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.11 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.11 and 127.09 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.11 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.11 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.11 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 46,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.74/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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