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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 332.26 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 332.26 and 135.86 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 332.26 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/332.26 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 332.26 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 45,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141.28/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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