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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362.06 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362.06 and 125.95 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362.06 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362.06 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362.06 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 45,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601.46/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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