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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 360.57 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 360.57 and 200.10 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 360.57 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/360.57 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 360.57 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 72,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150.06/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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