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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 331.62 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 331.62 and 196.50 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 331.62 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/331.62 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 331.62 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 65,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163.33/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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