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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.09 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.09 and 122.18 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.09 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.09 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.09 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 44,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,604.26/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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