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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 360.50 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 360.50 and 159.13 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 360.50 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/360.50 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 360.50 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 57,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.37/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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