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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.08 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.08 and 127.88 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.08 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.08 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.08 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 46,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.43/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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