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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.37 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.37 and 78.69 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.37 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.37 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.37 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 28,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436.21/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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