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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 363.24 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 363.24 and 126.81 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 363.24 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/363.24 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 363.24 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 46,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062.46/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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