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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.61 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.61 and 142.04 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.61 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.61 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.61 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 47,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101.88/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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