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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.35 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.35 and 137.14 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.35 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.35 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.35 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 49,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281.26/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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