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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.39 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.39 and 78.63 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.39 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.39 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.39 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 28,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416.10/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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