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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.25, 360.44 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.25, 360.44 and 77.94 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.25 : 360.44 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.25/360.44 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.25x = 360.44 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.25x = 28,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092.69/240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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