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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 331.90 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 331.90 and 193.59 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 331.90 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/331.90 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 331.90 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 64,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252.04/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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