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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.69 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.69 and 199.74 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.69 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.69 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.69 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 72,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,044.22/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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