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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 359.87 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 359.87 and 194.58 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 359.87 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/359.87 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 359.87 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 70,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022.53/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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