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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.62 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.62 and 127.50 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.62 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.62 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.62 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 46,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.05/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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