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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 360.42 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 360.42 and 132.78 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 360.42 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/360.42 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 360.42 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 47,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856.57/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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