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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.49, 331.68 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.49, 331.68 and 196.75 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.49 : 331.68 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.49/331.68 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.49x = 331.68 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.49x = 65,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258.04/240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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