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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.42 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.42 and 125.96 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.42 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.42 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.42 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 45,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.42/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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