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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 331.86 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 331.86 and 185.24 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 331.86 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/331.86 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 331.86 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 61,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473.75/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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