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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 363.22 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 363.22 and 126.55 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 363.22 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/363.22 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 363.22 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 45,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.49/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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