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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.34 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.34 and 125.32 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.34 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.34 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.34 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 45,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,283.13/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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