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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.96 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.96 and 128.31 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.96 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.96 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.96 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 46,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.60/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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