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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.08 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.08 and 127.80 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.08 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.08 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.08 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 46,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657.22/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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