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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.65 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.65 and 132.10 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.65 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.65 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.65 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 47,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641.87/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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