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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.34 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.34 and 135.22 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.34 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.34 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.34 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 44,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803.79/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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