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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 332.09 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 332.09 and 188.77 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 332.09 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/332.09 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 332.09 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 62,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,687.69/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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