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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 359.90 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 359.90 and 137.29 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 359.90 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/359.90 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 359.90 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 49,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.67/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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