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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 359.58 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 359.58 and 191.18 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 359.58 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/359.58 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 359.58 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 68,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,744.50/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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