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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 360.19 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 360.19 and 66.79 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 360.19 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/360.19 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 360.19 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 24,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057.09/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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