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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.78 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.78 and 119.08 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.78 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.78 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.78 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 42,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961.68/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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