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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 360.96 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 360.96 and 78.26 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 360.96 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/360.96 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 360.96 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 28,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247.65/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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