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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.66 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.66 and 134.00 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.66 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.66 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.66 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 44,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440.95/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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