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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 332.11 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 332.11 and 188.03 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 332.11 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/332.11 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 332.11 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 62,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444.98/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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