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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 363.11 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 363.11 and 126.43 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 363.11 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/363.11 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 363.11 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 45,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908.00/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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