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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 360.32 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 360.32 and 182.07 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 360.32 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/360.32 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 360.32 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 65,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,602.55/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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