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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 331.35 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 331.35 and 184.64 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 331.35 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/331.35 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 331.35 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 61,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178.81/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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