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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 360.41 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 360.41 and 194.78 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 360.41 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/360.41 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 360.41 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 70,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,197.88/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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