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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 359.45 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 359.45 and 182.55 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 359.45 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/359.45 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 359.45 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 65,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617.60/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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