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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 365.33 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 365.33 and 122.00 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 365.33 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/365.33 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 365.33 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 44,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567.82/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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