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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 361.99 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 361.99 and 125.79 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 361.99 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/361.99 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 361.99 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 45,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,532.28/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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