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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 360.44 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 360.44 and 195.04 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 360.44 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/360.44 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 360.44 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 70,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300.22/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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