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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.82 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.82 and 132.41 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.82 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.82 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.82 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 47,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,776.18/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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