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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 331.25 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 331.25 and 141.84 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 331.25 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/331.25 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 331.25 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 46,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.79/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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