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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.80 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.80 and 132.48 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.80 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.80 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.80 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.78/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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