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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 360.96 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 360.96 and 197.12 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 360.96 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/360.96 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 360.96 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 71,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,152.44/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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