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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 361.31 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 361.31 and 130.85 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 361.31 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/361.31 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 361.31 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 47,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,277.41/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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