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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 359.94 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 359.94 and 118.37 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 359.94 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/359.94 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 359.94 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 42,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.10/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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