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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 331.53 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 331.53 and 187.58 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 331.53 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/331.53 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 331.53 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 62,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188.40/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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