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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.58 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.58 and 126.80 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.58 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.58 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.58 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 46,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101.94/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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