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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 331.32 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 331.32 and 181.89 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 331.32 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/331.32 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 331.32 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 60,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,263.79/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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