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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 359.87 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 359.87 and 130.44 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 359.87 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/359.87 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 359.87 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 46,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940.79/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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