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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 363.13 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 363.13 and 125.27 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 363.13 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/363.13 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 363.13 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 45,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490.25/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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