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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 331.93 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 331.93 and 137.03 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 331.93 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/331.93 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 331.93 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 45,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484.37/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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