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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 125.87 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.12 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.12 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.12 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 45,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577.60/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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