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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 361.04 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 361.04 and 132.44 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 361.04 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/361.04 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 361.04 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816.14/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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