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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 359.85 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 359.85 and 185.81 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 359.85 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/359.85 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 359.85 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 66,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863.73/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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