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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.01 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.01 and 137.99 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.01 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.01 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.01 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 49,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,815.77/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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