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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 361.06 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 361.06 and 103.76 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 361.06 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/361.06 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 361.06 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 37,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.59/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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