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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 360.73 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 360.73 and 130.60 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 360.73 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/360.73 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 360.73 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 47,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,111.34/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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