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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 330.44 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 330.44 and 193.56 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 330.44 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/330.44 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 330.44 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 63,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959.97/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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