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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.87 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.87 and 125.06 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.87 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.87 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.87 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 45,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128.60/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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