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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 332.03 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 332.03 and 135.71 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 332.03 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/332.03 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 332.03 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 45,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057.45/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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