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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.91 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.91 and 124.88 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.91 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.91 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.91 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 45,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070.44/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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