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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 360.12 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 360.12 and 143.78 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 360.12 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/360.12 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 360.12 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 51,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,778.05/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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