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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 365.14 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 365.14 and 127.98 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 365.14 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/365.14 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 365.14 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 46,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,730.78/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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