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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 332.25 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 332.25 and 137.22 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 332.25 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/332.25 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 332.25 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 45,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.35/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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