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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.54 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.54 and 132.42 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.54 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.54 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.54 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 47,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742.71/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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