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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 331.37 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 331.37 and 146.87 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 331.37 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/331.37 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 331.37 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 48,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,668.31/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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