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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.50 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.50 and 78.62 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.50 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.50 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.50 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 28,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421.13/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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