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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.29, 360.39 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.29, 360.39 and 134.80 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.29 : 360.39 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.29/360.39 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.29x = 360.39 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.29x = 48,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,578.77/240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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