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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.49, 331.91 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.49, 331.91 and 188.65 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.49 : 331.91 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.49/331.91 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.49x = 331.91 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.49x = 62,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613.63/240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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