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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 331.59 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 331.59 and 191.25 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 331.59 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/331.59 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 331.59 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 63,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416.59/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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