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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 360.44 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 360.44 and 137.80 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 360.44 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/360.44 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 360.44 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 49,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667.94/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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