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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.22 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.22 and 193.02 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.22 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.22 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.22 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 69,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,722.68/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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