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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.78 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.78 and 196.76 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.78 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.78 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.78 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 70,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790.31/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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