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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 359.88 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 359.88 and 199.94 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 359.88 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/359.88 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 359.88 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 71,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951.86/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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