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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.26 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.26 and 137.49 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.26 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.26 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.26 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 49,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530.35/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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