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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 359.88 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 359.88 and 132.08 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 359.88 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/359.88 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 359.88 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 47,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532.95/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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