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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 360.05 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 360.05 and 191.91 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 360.05 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/360.05 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 360.05 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 69,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,096.24/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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