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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 331.56 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 331.56 and 142.16 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 331.56 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/331.56 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 331.56 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 47,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.91/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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