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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 331.80 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 331.80 and 135.51 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 331.80 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/331.80 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 331.80 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 44,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962.22/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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