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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 360.95 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 360.95 and 182.86 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 360.95 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/360.95 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 360.95 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 66,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,001.50/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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