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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.80 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.80 and 188 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.80 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.80 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.80 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 62,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,378.40/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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