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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.25, 359.91 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.25, 359.91 and 188.62 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.25 : 359.91 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.25/359.91 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.25x = 359.91 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.25x = 67,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.22/240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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