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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 331.44 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 331.44 and 146.94 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 331.44 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/331.44 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 331.44 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 48,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701.79/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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