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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 361.49 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 361.49 and 125.49 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 361.49 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/361.49 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 361.49 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 45,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363.38/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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