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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.61 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.61 and 125.43 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.61 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.61 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.61 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 45,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,357.06/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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