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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 359.81 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 359.81 and 185.47 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 359.81 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/359.81 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 359.81 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 66,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.23/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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