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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 361.80 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 361.80 and 132.65 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 361.80 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/361.80 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 361.80 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 47,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.96/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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