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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 360.99 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 360.99 and 132.54 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 360.99 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/360.99 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 360.99 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 47,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845.61/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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