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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.29 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.29 and 130.42 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.29 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.29 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.29 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 46,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.45/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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