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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.96 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.96 and 135.65 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.96 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.96 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.96 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 45,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,030.86/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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