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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.19, 360.26 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.19, 360.26 and 118.41 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 360.26 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/360.26 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 360.26 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 42,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657.55/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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