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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.89 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.89 and 69.60 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.89 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.89 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.89 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 25,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.94/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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