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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 360.25 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 360.25 and 132.13 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 360.25 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/360.25 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 360.25 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 47,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.95/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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