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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.31 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.31 and 122.02 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.31 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.31 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.31 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 44,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574.21/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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