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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 332.60 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 332.60 and 188.50 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 332.60 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/332.60 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 332.60 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 62,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.10/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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