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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 361.09 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 361.09 and 69.69 is: 104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 361.09 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/361.09 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 361.09 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 25,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.63/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.55

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