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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.25 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.25 and 141.83 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.25 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.25 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.25 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 46,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,981.19/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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