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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.28 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.28 and 136.58 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.28 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.28 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.28 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 45,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.22/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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