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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 361.10 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 361.10 and 125.14 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 361.10 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/361.10 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 361.10 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 45,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188.05/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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