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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.38 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.38 and 186.19 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.38 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.38 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.38 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 67,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098.72/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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