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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.22 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.22 and 135.14 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.22 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.22 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.22 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 44,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761.07/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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