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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 361.04 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 361.04 and 78.37 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 361.04 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/361.04 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 361.04 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 28,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295.44/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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