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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.13 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.13 and 127.22 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.13 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.13 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.13 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 46,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322.16/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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