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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.78 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.78 and 126.77 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.78 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.78 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.78 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 46,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,114.39/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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