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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 360.88 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 360.88 and 103.88 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 360.88 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/360.88 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 360.88 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 37,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,488.21/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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