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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.12 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.12 and 127.22 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.12 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.12 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.12 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 46,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323.35/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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