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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.51 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.51 and 188.54 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.51 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.51 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.51 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 62,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,502.90/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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