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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.77 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.77 and 142.19 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.77 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.77 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.77 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 47,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174.49/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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