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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.94 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.94 and 128.32 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.94 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.94 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.94 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 46,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,957.42/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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