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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 331.62 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 331.62 and 196.94 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 331.62 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/331.62 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 331.62 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 65,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309.24/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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