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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.08 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.08 and 146.76 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.08 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.08 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.08 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 48,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589.30/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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