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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.49, 331.87 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.49, 331.87 and 135.58 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.49 : 331.87 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.49/331.87 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.49x = 331.87 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.49x = 44,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995.01/240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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