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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 331.56 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 331.56 and 185.05 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 331.56 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/331.56 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 331.56 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 61,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355.18/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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