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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 332.04 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 332.04 and 196.60 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 332.04 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/332.04 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 332.04 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 65,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279.06/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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