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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 361.28 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 361.28 and 191.91 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 361.28 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/361.28 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 361.28 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 69,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,332.29/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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