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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 360.76 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 360.76 and 132.44 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 360.76 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/360.76 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 360.76 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 47,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,779.05/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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