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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 360.36 and 77.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 360.36 and 77.89 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 360.36 = 77.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/360.36 = 77.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 360.36 × 77.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 28,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068.44/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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