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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 360.21 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 360.21 and 186.43 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 360.21 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/360.21 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 360.21 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 67,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,153.95/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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