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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 332.03 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 332.03 and 185.30 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 332.03 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/332.03 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 332.03 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 61,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,525.21/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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