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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.25 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.25 and 119.08 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.25 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.25 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.25 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 43,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016.15/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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