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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 331.49 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 331.49 and 142.02 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 331.49 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/331.49 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 331.49 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 47,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078.21/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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