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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.91 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.91 and 131.90 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.91 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.91 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.91 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 47,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470.33/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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