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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.43 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.43 and 186.11 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.43 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.43 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.43 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 67,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079.63/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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