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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 360.70 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 360.70 and 125.01 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 360.70 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/360.70 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 360.70 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 45,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,090.79/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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