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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 360.45 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 360.45 and 194.67 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 360.45 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/360.45 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 360.45 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 70,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168.80/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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