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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.20 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.20 and 193.16 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.20 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.20 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.20 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 69,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,769.39/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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