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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 359.65 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 359.65 and 142.35 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 359.65 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/359.65 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 359.65 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 51,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.18/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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