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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 331.99 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 331.99 and 197.11 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 331.99 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/331.99 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 331.99 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 65,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.55/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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