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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 361.16 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 361.16 and 69.76 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 361.16 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/361.16 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 361.16 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 25,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.52/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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