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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 361.08 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 361.08 and 132.57 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 361.08 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/361.08 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 361.08 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 47,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,868.38/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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