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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.45 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.45 and 136.04 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.45 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.45 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.45 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 45,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,224.16/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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