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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 331.44 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 331.44 and 141.93 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 331.44 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/331.44 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 331.44 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 47,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041.28/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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