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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 359.96 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 359.96 and 126.16 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 359.96 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/359.96 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 359.96 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 45,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412.55/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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