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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 331.77 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 331.77 and 201.56 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 331.77 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/331.77 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 331.77 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 66,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,871.56/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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