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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.08 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.08 and 194.08 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.08 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.08 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.08 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 64,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450.09/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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