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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361 and 132.40 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 47,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796.40/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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