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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.62 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.62 and 131.88 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.62 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.62 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.62 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 47,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.57/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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