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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 361.46 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 361.46 and 125.60 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 361.46 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/361.46 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 361.46 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 45,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399.92/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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