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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 360.32 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 360.32 and 130.64 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 360.32 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/360.32 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 360.32 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 47,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071.87/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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