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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 359.80 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 359.80 and 194.77 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 359.80 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/359.80 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 359.80 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 70,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,078.25/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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