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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.16 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.16 and 127.82 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.16 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.16 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.16 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 46,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.75/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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