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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 359.98 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 359.98 and 130.52 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 359.98 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/359.98 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 359.98 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 46,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985.16/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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