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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 332.60 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 332.60 and 189.15 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 332.60 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/332.60 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 332.60 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 62,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,910.10/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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