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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 331.92 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 331.92 and 188.80 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 331.92 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/331.92 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 331.92 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 62,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,666.50/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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