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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 361.53 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 361.53 and 125.55 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 361.53 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/361.53 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 361.53 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 45,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390.09/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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