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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 359.94 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 359.94 and 103.26 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 359.94 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/359.94 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 359.94 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 37,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,167.40/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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