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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 359.29 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 359.29 and 182.17 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 359.29 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/359.29 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 359.29 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 65,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452.52/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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