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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 331.90 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 331.90 and 135.62 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 331.90 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/331.90 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 331.90 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 45,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,013.39/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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