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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.43 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.43 and 137.57 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.43 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.43 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.43 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 49,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.98/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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