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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 360.14 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 360.14 and 142.85 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 360.14 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/360.14 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 360.14 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 51,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444.20/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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