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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.80 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.80 and 192.41 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.80 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.80 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.80 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 69,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.57/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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