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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.24 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.24 and 127.94 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.24 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.24 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.24 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 46,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729.33/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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