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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.25 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.25 and 104.11 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.25 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.25 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.25 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 37,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.74/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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