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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 360.57 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 360.57 and 124.86 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 360.57 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/360.57 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 360.57 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 45,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020.77/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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