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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 361.05 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 361.05 and 187.02 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 361.05 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/361.05 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 361.05 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 67,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,523.57/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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