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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 365.94 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 365.94 and 128.38 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 365.94 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/365.94 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 365.94 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 46,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,979.38/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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