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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 332.45 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 332.45 and 191.46 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 332.45 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/332.45 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 332.45 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 63,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,650.88/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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