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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.64 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.64 and 127.98 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.64 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.64 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.64 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 46,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794.61/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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