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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 330.51 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 330.51 and 205.04 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 330.51 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/330.51 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 330.51 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 67,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,769.37/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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