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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 360.34 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 360.34 and 132.18 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 360.34 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/360.34 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 360.34 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 47,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629.74/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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