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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 359.61 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 359.61 and 185.08 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 359.61 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/359.61 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 359.61 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 66,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,556.62/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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