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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.05 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.05 and 126.21 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.05 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.05 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.05 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 46,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072.64/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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