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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.67 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.67 and 131.58 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.67 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.67 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.67 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 47,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325.38/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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