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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360 and 124.44 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 44,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798.40/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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