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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 359.86 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 359.86 and 190.86 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 359.86 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/359.86 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 359.86 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 68,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,682.88/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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