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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 331.40 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 331.40 and 141.88 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 331.40 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/331.40 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 331.40 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 47,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019.03/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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