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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 331.57 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 331.57 and 129.75 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 331.57 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/331.57 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 331.57 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 43,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020.51/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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