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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 361.04 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 361.04 and 182.81 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 361.04 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/361.04 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 361.04 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 66,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,001.72/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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