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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 331.67 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 331.67 and 135.42 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 331.67 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/331.67 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 331.67 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 44,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,914.07/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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