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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 361.60 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 361.60 and 131.02 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 361.60 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/361.60 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 361.60 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,376.83/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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