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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 359.93 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 359.93 and 182.30 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 359.93 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/359.93 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 359.93 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 65,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,615.24/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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