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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 331.21 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 331.21 and 141.76 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 331.21 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/331.21 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 331.21 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 46,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952.33/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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