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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.75 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.75 and 138.05 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.75 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.75 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.75 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 49,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800.98/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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