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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 361.19 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 361.19 and 118.98 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 361.19 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/361.19 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 361.19 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 42,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,974.68/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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