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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 331.91 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 331.91 and 185.31 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 331.91 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/331.91 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 331.91 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 61,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505.32/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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