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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360.92 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360.92 and 194.73 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360.92 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360.92 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360.92 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 70,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,280.98/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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