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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.70 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.70 and 75.93 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.70 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.70 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.70 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 27,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387.85/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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