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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.61 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.61 and 126.09 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.61 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.61 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.61 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 45,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,721.49/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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