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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 360.10 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 360.10 and 137.14 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 360.10 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/360.10 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 360.10 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 49,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384.64/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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