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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360 and 143.88 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 51,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796.80/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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