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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.41 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.41 and 185.61 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.41 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.41 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.41 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 66,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,894.77/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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