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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 360.17 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 360.17 and 137.34 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 360.17 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/360.17 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 360.17 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 49,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466.30/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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