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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 126.48 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.18 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.18 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.18 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 45,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935.01/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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