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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 359.50 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 359.50 and 193.65 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 359.50 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/359.50 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 359.50 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 69,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,617.18/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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