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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.69 and 240.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.69 and 240.38 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 240.38 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/240.38 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 240.38 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 57,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780.14/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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