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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 331.98 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 331.98 and 188.18 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 331.98 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/331.98 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 331.98 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 62,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469.63/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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