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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.19 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.19 and 141.80 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.19 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.19 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.19 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 46,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960.38/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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