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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 331.94 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 331.94 and 201.44 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 331.94 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/331.94 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 331.94 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 66,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,865.99/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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