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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.34 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.34 and 137.58 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.34 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.34 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.34 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 49,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.89/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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