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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.23 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.23 and 127.23 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.23 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.23 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.23 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 46,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340.98/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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