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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 332.51 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 332.51 and 188.46 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 332.51 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/332.51 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 332.51 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 62,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663.89/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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