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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.26 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.26 and 136.56 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.26 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.26 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.26 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 45,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236.87/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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