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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360.54 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360.54 and 131.90 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360.54 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360.54 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360.54 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 47,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555.23/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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