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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.35 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.35 and 187.44 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.35 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.35 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.35 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 62,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108.24/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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