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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.32 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.32 and 194.11 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.32 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.32 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.32 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 69,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,939.84/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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