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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 360.92 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 360.92 and 186.71 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 360.92 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/360.92 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 360.92 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 67,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,386.04/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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