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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 363.40 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 363.40 and 126.86 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 363.40 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/363.40 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 363.40 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 46,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098.79/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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