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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 331.76 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 331.76 and 187.79 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 331.76 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/331.76 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 331.76 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 62,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300.02/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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