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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 359.88 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 359.88 and 191.58 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 359.88 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/359.88 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 359.88 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 68,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945.81/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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