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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 331.80 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 331.80 and 191.22 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 331.80 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/331.80 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 331.80 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 63,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,446.80/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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