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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 361.77 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 361.77 and 125.43 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 361.77 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/361.77 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 361.77 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 45,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,377.72/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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