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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 362.97 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 362.97 and 126.42 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 362.97 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/362.97 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 362.97 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 45,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886.67/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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