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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 332.10 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 332.10 and 134.30 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 332.10 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/332.10 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 332.10 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 44,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598.70/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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