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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 332.44 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 332.44 and 135.94 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 332.44 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/332.44 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 332.44 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 45,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,192.34/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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