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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 331.80 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 331.80 and 185.50 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 331.80 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/331.80 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 331.80 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 61,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549.73/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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