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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.73 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.73 and 131.88 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.73 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.73 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.73 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 47,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441.19/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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