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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 360.90 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 360.90 and 78.25 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 360.90 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/360.90 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 360.90 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 28,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,240.03/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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