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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 364.74 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 364.74 and 127.80 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 364.74 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/364.74 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 364.74 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 46,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.68/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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