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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.68 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.68 and 125.50 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.68 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.68 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.68 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 45,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389.94/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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