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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 331.27 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 331.27 and 187.74 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 331.27 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/331.27 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 331.27 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 62,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190.03/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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