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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 331.48 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 331.48 and 188.68 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 331.48 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/331.48 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 331.48 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 62,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,543.65/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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