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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 331.38 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 331.38 and 135.24 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 331.38 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/331.38 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 331.38 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 44,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,815.83/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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