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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 364.93 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 364.93 and 127.71 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 364.93 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/364.93 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 364.93 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 46,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.89/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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