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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 330.44 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 330.44 and 187.50 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 330.44 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/330.44 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 330.44 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 61,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957.50/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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