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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.42 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.42 and 126.65 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.42 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.42 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.42 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 46,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026.51/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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