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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 331.72 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 331.72 and 196.96 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 331.72 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/331.72 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 331.72 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 65,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335.57/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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