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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.25 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.25 and 131.90 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.25 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.25 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.25 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 47,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,514.84/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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