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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 360.55 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 360.55 and 182.99 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 360.55 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/360.55 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 360.55 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 65,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978.17/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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