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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 362.79 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 362.79 and 126.24 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 362.79 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/362.79 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 362.79 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 45,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798.61/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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