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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.76 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.76 and 142.16 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.76 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.76 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.76 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 47,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163.00/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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