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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 363.20 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 363.20 and 126.36 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 363.20 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/363.20 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 363.20 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 45,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,894.27/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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