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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 331.59 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 331.59 and 140.73 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 331.59 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/331.59 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 331.59 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 46,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663.94/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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