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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 362.91 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 362.91 and 126.46 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 362.91 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/362.91 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 362.91 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 45,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892.69/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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