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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.97, 361.44 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.97, 361.44 and 125.38 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.97 : 361.44 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.97/361.44 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.97x = 361.44 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.97x = 45,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317.35/240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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