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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 361.37 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 361.37 and 76.39 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 361.37 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/361.37 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 361.37 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 27,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604.34/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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