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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 331.98 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 331.98 and 137.07 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 331.98 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/331.98 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 331.98 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 45,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,504.50/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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