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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.26 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.26 and 123.80 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.26 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.26 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.26 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 44,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723.99/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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