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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 360.74 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 360.74 and 202.61 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 360.74 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/360.74 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 360.74 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 73,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,090.94/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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