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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 331.77 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 331.77 and 196.90 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 331.77 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/331.77 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 331.77 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 65,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,325.51/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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