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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 360.20 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 360.20 and 77.80 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 360.20 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/360.20 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 360.20 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 28,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023.56/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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