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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 331.65 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 331.65 and 142.10 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 331.65 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/331.65 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 331.65 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 47,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.81/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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