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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.72 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.72 and 142.56 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.72 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.72 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.72 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 51,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,281.68/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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