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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.54 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.54 and 191.92 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.54 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.54 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.54 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 63,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821.08/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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