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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 331.74 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 331.74 and 198.86 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 331.74 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/331.74 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 331.74 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 65,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,969.82/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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