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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.78 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.78 and 125.10 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.78 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.78 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.78 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 45,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.58/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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