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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 359.72 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 359.72 and 188.44 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 359.72 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/359.72 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 359.72 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 67,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,785.64/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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