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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 331.29 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 331.29 and 141.87 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 331.29 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/331.29 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 331.29 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 47,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000.11/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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