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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 331.22 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 331.22 and 141.77 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 331.22 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/331.22 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 331.22 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 46,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.24/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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