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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 361.40 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 361.40 and 78.60 is: 117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 361.40 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/361.40 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 361.40 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 28,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,406.04/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.91

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