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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 330.21 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 330.21 and 195.27 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 330.21 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/330.21 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 330.21 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 64,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480.11/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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