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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 331.38 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 331.38 and 184.88 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 331.38 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/331.38 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 331.38 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 61,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265.53/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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