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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.86 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.86 and 137.55 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.86 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.86 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.86 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 49,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636.29/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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