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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 332.30 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 332.30 and 191.87 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 332.30 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/332.30 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 332.30 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 63,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758.47/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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