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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 331.36 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 331.36 and 141.88 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 331.36 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/331.36 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 331.36 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 47,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012.17/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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