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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 331.70 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 331.70 and 185.29 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 331.70 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/331.70 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 331.70 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 61,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458.94/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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