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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 360.86 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 360.86 and 149.75 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 360.86 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/360.86 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 360.86 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 54,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037.59/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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