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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.64 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.64 and 185.66 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.64 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.64 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.64 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 61,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,756.28/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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