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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.26 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.26 and 137.26 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.26 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.26 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.26 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 45,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.01/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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