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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.77 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.77 and 127.43 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.77 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.77 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.77 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 46,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.64/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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