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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 331.17 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 331.17 and 141.80 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 331.17 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/331.17 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 331.17 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 46,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.25/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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