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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 331.57 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 331.57 and 181.87 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 331.57 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/331.57 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 331.57 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 60,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302.64/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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