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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 365.31 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 365.31 and 127.94 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 365.31 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/365.31 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 365.31 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 46,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735.93/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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