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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 331.43 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 331.43 and 136.73 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 331.43 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/331.43 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 331.43 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 45,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316.57/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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