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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 361.19 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 361.19 and 125.42 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 361.19 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/361.19 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 361.19 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 45,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298.96/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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