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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 332.20 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 332.20 and 135.84 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 332.20 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/332.20 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 332.20 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 45,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127.46/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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