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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 360.12 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 360.12 and 124.38 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 360.12 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/360.12 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 360.12 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 44,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791.73/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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