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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.14 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.14 and 141.76 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.14 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.14 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.14 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 46,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.41/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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