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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 359.64 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 359.64 and 131.63 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 359.64 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/359.64 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 359.64 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 47,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337.62/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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