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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 332.02 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 332.02 and 135.67 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 332.02 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/332.02 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 332.02 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 45,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045.15/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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