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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 365.42 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 365.42 and 122.15 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 365.42 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/365.42 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 365.42 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 44,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,636.05/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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