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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 361.44 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 361.44 and 192.87 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 361.44 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/361.44 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 361.44 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 69,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,710.93/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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