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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 331.96 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 331.96 and 135.68 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 331.96 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/331.96 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 331.96 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 45,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037.99/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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