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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.76 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.76 and 136.68 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.76 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.76 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.76 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 49,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,308.68/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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