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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 331.19 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 331.19 and 141.75 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 331.19 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/331.19 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 331.19 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 46,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946.01/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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