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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 359.75 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 359.75 and 131.56 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 359.75 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/359.75 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 359.75 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 47,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,326.25/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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