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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.68 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.68 and 125.31 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.68 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.68 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.68 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 45,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.35/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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