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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 331.88 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 331.88 and 188.28 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 331.88 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/331.88 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 331.88 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 62,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,485.43/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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