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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 332.01 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 332.01 and 197.34 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 332.01 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/332.01 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 332.01 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 65,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,518.85/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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