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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 331.19 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 331.19 and 135.08 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 331.19 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/331.19 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 331.19 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 44,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737.80/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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