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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 331.63 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 331.63 and 198.72 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 331.63 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/331.63 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 331.63 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 65,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,901.02/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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