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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 365.01 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 365.01 and 127.69 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 365.01 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/365.01 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 365.01 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 46,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606.74/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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