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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.90 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.90 and 197.40 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.90 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.90 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.90 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 71,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241.66/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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