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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.31 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.31 and 135.21 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.31 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.31 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.31 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 44,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.51/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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