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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 365.71 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 365.71 and 126.86 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 365.71 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/365.71 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 365.71 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 46,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391.51/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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