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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.19 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.19 and 136.53 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.19 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.19 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.19 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 45,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,216.69/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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