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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.29 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.29 and 146.82 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.29 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.29 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.29 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 48,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,640.00/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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