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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.80 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.80 and 124.46 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.80 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.80 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.80 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 44,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,780.71/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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