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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 332.47 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 332.47 and 185.45 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 332.47 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/332.47 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 332.47 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 61,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655.13/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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