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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.47 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.47 and 184.95 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.47 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.47 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.47 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 61,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305.38/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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