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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.77, 362.67 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.77, 362.67 and 125.91 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.77 : 362.67 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.77/362.67 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.77x = 362.67 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.77x = 45,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.78/241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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