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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 362.00 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 362.00 and 125.82 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 362.00 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/362.00 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 362.00 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 45,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547.15/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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