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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.72 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.72 and 135.46 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.72 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.72 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.72 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 44,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934.79/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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