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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.97, 360.70 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.97, 360.70 and 183.41 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.97 : 360.70 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.97/360.70 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.97x = 360.70 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.97x = 66,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,155.99/240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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