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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 331.64 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 331.64 and 142.10 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 331.64 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/331.64 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 331.64 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 47,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128.12/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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