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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 331.65 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 331.65 and 142.04 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 331.65 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/331.65 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 331.65 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 47,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105.91/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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