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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 363.50 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 363.50 and 126.86 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 363.50 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/363.50 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 363.50 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 46,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.61/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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