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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 362.96 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 362.96 and 126.47 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 362.96 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/362.96 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 362.96 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 45,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901.10/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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