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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.89 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.89 and 125.19 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.89 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.89 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.89 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 45,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179.19/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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