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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.30 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.30 and 132.02 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.30 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.30 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.30 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 47,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566.81/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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