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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 360.56 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 360.56 and 132.24 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 360.56 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/360.56 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 360.56 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 47,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.45/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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