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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 331.38 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 331.38 and 136.64 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 331.38 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/331.38 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 331.38 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 45,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.76/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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