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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 361.10 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 361.10 and 119.08 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 361.10 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/361.10 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 361.10 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 42,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999.79/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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