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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 359.97 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 359.97 and 124.60 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 359.97 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/359.97 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 359.97 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 44,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,852.26/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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