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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 360.14 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 360.14 and 124.50 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 360.14 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/360.14 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 360.14 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 44,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,836.81/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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