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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.82 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.82 and 196.84 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.82 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.82 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.82 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 71,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021.02/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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