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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.44 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.44 and 125.31 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.44 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.44 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.44 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 45,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292.05/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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