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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.29 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.29 and 191.09 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.29 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.29 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.29 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 68,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,656.79/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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