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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 360.77 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 360.77 and 186.44 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 360.77 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/360.77 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 360.77 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 67,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.93/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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