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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.86 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.86 and 122.20 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.86 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.86 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.86 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 44,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,708.09/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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