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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 331.88 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 331.88 and 194 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 331.88 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/331.88 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 331.88 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 64,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,384.72/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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