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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 332.04 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 332.04 and 185.13 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 332.04 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/332.04 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 332.04 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 61,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471.40/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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