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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 332.48 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 332.48 and 136.03 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 332.48 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/332.48 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 332.48 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 45,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,226.57/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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