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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 360.99 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 360.99 and 132.36 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 360.99 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/360.99 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 360.99 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 47,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,780.64/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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