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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.26 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.26 and 103.82 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.26 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.26 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.26 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 37,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.21/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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