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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 332.05 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 332.05 and 135.69 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 332.05 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/332.05 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 332.05 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 45,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,056.86/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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