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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.68 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.68 and 75.89 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.68 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.68 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.68 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 27,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369.82/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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