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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 331.52 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 331.52 and 184.76 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 331.52 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/331.52 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 331.52 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 61,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.64/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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