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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.42 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.42 and 191.14 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.42 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.42 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.42 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 68,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890.68/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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