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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.60 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.60 and 185.80 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.60 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.60 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.60 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 61,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797.08/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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