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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 361.92 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 361.92 and 125.94 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 361.92 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/361.92 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 361.92 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 45,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580.20/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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