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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.73 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.73 and 207.03 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.73 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.73 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.73 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 74,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,888.96/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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