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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 361.37 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 361.37 and 192.14 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 361.37 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/361.37 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 361.37 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 69,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.57/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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