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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 360.18 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 360.18 and 69.14 is: 103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 360.18 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/360.18 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 360.18 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 24,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.85/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.70

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