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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.01 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.01 and 185.49 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.01 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.01 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.01 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 61,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,584.53/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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