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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.92 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.92 and 127.65 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.92 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.92 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.92 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 46,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582.04/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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