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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 331.38 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 331.38 and 146.90 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 331.38 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/331.38 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 331.38 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 48,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679.72/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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