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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 331.16 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 331.16 and 193.80 is: 267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 331.16 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/331.16 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 331.16 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 64,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178.81/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.10

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