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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 359.92 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 359.92 and 137.57 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 359.92 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/359.92 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 359.92 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 49,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,513.51/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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