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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 361.37 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 361.37 and 119.00 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 361.37 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/361.37 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 361.37 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 43,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.23/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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