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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.97, 361.35 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.97, 361.35 and 119.20 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.97 : 361.35 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.97/361.35 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.97x = 361.35 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.97x = 43,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.92/240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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