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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 332.05 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 332.05 and 135.72 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 332.05 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/332.05 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 332.05 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 45,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063.49/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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