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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 331.41 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 331.41 and 141.95 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 331.41 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/331.41 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 331.41 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 47,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041.99/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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