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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 359.96 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 359.96 and 192 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 359.96 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/359.96 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 359.96 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 69,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,112.32/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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