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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.25 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.25 and 77.91 is: 116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.25 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.25 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.25 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 28,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067.56/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.89

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