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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 360.68 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 360.68 and 189.36 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 360.68 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/360.68 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 360.68 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 68,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,297.42/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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