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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 331.85 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 331.85 and 135.55 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 331.85 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/331.85 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 331.85 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 44,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983.02/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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