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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 332.10 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 332.10 and 191.87 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 332.10 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/332.10 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 332.10 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 63,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719.61/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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