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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 332.10 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 332.10 and 137.14 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 332.10 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/332.10 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 332.10 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 45,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.19/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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