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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.20 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.20 and 199.86 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.20 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.20 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.20 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 71,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,989.57/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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