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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 332.04 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 332.04 and 191.28 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 332.04 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/332.04 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 332.04 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 63,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,512.61/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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