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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 331.97 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 331.97 and 137.09 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 331.97 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/331.97 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 331.97 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 45,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507.42/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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