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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 359.76 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 359.76 and 132.32 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 359.76 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/359.76 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 359.76 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 47,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603.44/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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