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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 365.28 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 365.28 and 126.22 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 365.28 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/365.28 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 365.28 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 46,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105.64/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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