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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 361.06 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 361.06 and 131 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 361.06 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/361.06 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 361.06 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 47,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298.86/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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