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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 360.67 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 360.67 and 130.90 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 360.67 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/360.67 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 360.67 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 47,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211.70/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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