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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 359.91 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 359.91 and 83.78 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 359.91 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/359.91 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 359.91 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 30,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.81/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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