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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 360.91 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 360.91 and 137.72 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 360.91 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/360.91 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 360.91 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 49,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704.53/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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