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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 359.60 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 359.60 and 131.87 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 359.60 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/359.60 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 359.60 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 47,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420.45/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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