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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.19, 359.66 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.19, 359.66 and 188.55 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 359.66 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/359.66 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 359.66 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 67,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814.36/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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