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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 362.74 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 362.74 and 126.14 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 362.74 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/362.74 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 362.74 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 45,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,756.02/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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