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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.04 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.04 and 192.36 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.04 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.04 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.04 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 69,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,449.65/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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