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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.60 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.60 and 192.24 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.60 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.60 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.60 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 69,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,321.74/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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