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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 332.11 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 332.11 and 135.76 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 332.11 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/332.11 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 332.11 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 45,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087.25/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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