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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.50 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.50 and 78.64 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.50 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.50 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.50 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 28,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,428.36/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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