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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.72 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.72 and 137.70 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.72 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.72 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.72 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 49,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671.14/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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