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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.19, 331.45 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.19, 331.45 and 141.95 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 331.45 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/331.45 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 331.45 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 47,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049.33/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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