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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 363.60 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 363.60 and 126.86 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 363.60 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/363.60 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 363.60 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 46,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126.30/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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