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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.85 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.85 and 142.30 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.85 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.85 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.85 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 51,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207.55/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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