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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 362.08 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 362.08 and 125.88 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 362.08 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/362.08 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 362.08 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 45,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578.09/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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