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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 332.60 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 332.60 and 153.63 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 332.60 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/332.60 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 332.60 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 51,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,094.91/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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