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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.72 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.72 and 124.80 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.72 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.72 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.72 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 45,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.86/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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