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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.34 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.34 and 125.20 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.34 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.34 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.34 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 45,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.14/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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