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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.79 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.79 and 151.94 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.79 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.79 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.79 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 50,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.17/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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