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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.74 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.74 and 147.16 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.74 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.74 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.74 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 48,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.86/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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