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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.57 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.57 and 189.29 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.57 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.57 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.57 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 68,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,252.30/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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