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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 364.78 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 364.78 and 127.57 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 364.78 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/364.78 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 364.78 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 46,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534.98/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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