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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 360.45 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 360.45 and 188.66 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 360.45 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/360.45 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 360.45 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 68,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,003.40/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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