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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.34 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.34 and 195.23 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.34 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.34 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.34 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 70,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,349.18/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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