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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 361.17 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 361.17 and 186.51 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 361.17 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/361.17 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 361.17 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 67,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361.82/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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