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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 332.16 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 332.16 and 191.45 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 332.16 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/332.16 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 332.16 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 63,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,592.03/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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