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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.80 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.80 and 125.31 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.80 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.80 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.80 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 45,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589.41/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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