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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 331.36 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 331.36 and 135.19 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 331.36 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/331.36 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 331.36 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 44,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.90/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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