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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.98 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.98 and 137.10 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.98 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.98 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.98 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 45,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514.46/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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