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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.19, 331.46 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.19, 331.46 and 136.69 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 331.46 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/331.46 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 331.46 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 45,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306.27/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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