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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 361.04 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 361.04 and 125.15 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 361.04 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/361.04 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 361.04 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 45,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181.73/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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