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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.98 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.98 and 127.92 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.98 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.98 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.98 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 46,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,688.24/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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