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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.05 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.05 and 137.86 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.05 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.05 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.05 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 49,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,774.35/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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