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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 331.51 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 331.51 and 135.34 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 331.51 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/331.51 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 331.51 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 44,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.56/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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