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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 363.39 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 363.39 and 126.71 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 363.39 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/363.39 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 363.39 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 46,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046.26/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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