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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.56 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.56 and 132.72 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.56 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.56 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.56 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 47,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.24/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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