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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 360.86 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 360.86 and 101.93 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 360.86 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/360.86 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 360.86 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 36,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,780.15/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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