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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.34 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.34 and 132.16 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.34 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.34 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.34 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622.53/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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