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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 360.46 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 360.46 and 124.64 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 360.46 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/360.46 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 360.46 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 44,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928.32/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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