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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 331.20 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 331.20 and 193.50 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 331.20 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/331.20 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 331.20 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 64,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087.20/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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