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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.16 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.16 and 132 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.16 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.16 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.16 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 47,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.12/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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