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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.76 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.76 and 187.52 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.76 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.76 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.76 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 67,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837.24/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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