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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 361.98 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 361.98 and 125.73 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 361.98 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/361.98 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 361.98 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 45,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,511.75/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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