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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 332.39 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 332.39 and 185.38 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 332.39 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/332.39 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 332.39 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 61,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,618.46/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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