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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 362.46 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 362.46 and 124.69 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 362.46 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/362.46 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 362.46 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 45,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193.61/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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