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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 359.99 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 359.99 and 142.77 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 359.99 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/359.99 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 359.99 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 51,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.77/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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