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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.28 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.28 and 135.17 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.28 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.28 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.28 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 44,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778.53/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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