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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 360.06 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 360.06 and 188.69 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 360.06 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/360.06 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 360.06 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 67,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,937.92/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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