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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 332.16 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 332.16 and 135.78 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 332.16 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/332.16 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 332.16 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 45,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100.68/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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