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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 331.43 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 331.43 and 135.27 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 331.43 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/331.43 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 331.43 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 44,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831.86/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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