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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 359.54 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 359.54 and 197.53 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 359.54 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/359.54 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 359.54 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 71,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,019.94/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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