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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360.19 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360.19 and 75.61 is: 113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360.19 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360.19 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360.19 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 27,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233.97/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.39

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