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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.55 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.55 and 136.06 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.55 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.55 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.55 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 45,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.75/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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