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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 361.02 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 361.02 and 103.78 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 361.02 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/361.02 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 361.02 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 37,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.66/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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