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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.64 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.64 and 186.99 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.64 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.64 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.64 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 67,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,623.06/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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