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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.22 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.22 and 135.10 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.22 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.22 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.22 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 44,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.57/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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