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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 363.32 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 363.32 and 126.57 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 363.32 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/363.32 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 363.32 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 45,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986.62/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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