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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 361.28 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 361.28 and 132.67 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 361.28 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/361.28 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 361.28 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 47,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931.02/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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