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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 331.18 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 331.18 and 141.76 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 331.18 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/331.18 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 331.18 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 46,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.08/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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