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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.32 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.32 and 126.64 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.32 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.32 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.32 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 46,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009.03/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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