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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.19 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.19 and 189.10 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.19 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.19 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.19 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 68,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,113.24/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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