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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 361.15 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 361.15 and 119.14 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 361.15 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/361.15 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 361.15 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 43,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,027.41/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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