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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 331.73 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 331.73 and 147.18 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 331.73 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/331.73 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 331.73 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 48,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822.73/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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