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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 331.31 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 331.31 and 135.19 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 331.31 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/331.31 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 331.31 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 44,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,789.80/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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