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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.92 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.92 and 122.31 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.92 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.92 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.92 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 44,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755.37/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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