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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.02 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.02 and 193.50 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.02 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.02 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.02 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 64,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052.37/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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