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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 361.19 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 361.19 and 119.01 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 361.19 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/361.19 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 361.19 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 42,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,985.22/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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