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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.62 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.62 and 191.14 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.62 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.62 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.62 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 63,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385.85/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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