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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 360.25 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 360.25 and 77.93 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 360.25 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/360.25 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 360.25 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 28,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.83/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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