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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 331.17 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 331.17 and 196.05 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 331.17 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/331.17 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 331.17 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 64,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925.88/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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