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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 361.13 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 361.13 and 132.80 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 361.13 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/361.13 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 361.13 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 47,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955.59/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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