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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.40 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.40 and 187.68 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.40 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.40 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.40 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 62,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197.15/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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