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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.29, 331.61 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.29, 331.61 and 135.38 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.29 : 331.61 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.29/331.61 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.29x = 331.61 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.29x = 44,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,891.03/240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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