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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 359.46 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 359.46 and 193.88 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 359.46 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/359.46 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 359.46 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 69,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,692.10/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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