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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 331.62 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 331.62 and 187.92 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 331.62 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/331.62 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 331.62 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 62,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,318.03/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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