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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 360.72 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 360.72 and 197.42 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 360.72 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/360.72 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 360.72 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 71,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.54/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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