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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 360 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 360 and 124.43 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 360 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/360 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 360 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 44,793
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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