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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.43 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.43 and 183.93 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.43 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.43 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.43 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 60,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,958.69/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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