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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.94 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.94 and 125.60 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.94 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.94 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.94 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 45,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457.23/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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