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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 331.46 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 331.46 and 142 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 331.46 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/331.46 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 331.46 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 47,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067.32/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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