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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 331.78 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 331.78 and 135.50 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 331.78 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/331.78 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 331.78 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 44,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.68/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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