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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.73 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.73 and 142.22 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.73 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.73 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.73 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 47,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176.98/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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