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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 332.24 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 332.24 and 135.85 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 332.24 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/332.24 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 332.24 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 45,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,132.46/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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