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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.82 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.82 and 142.19 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.82 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.82 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.82 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 47,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181.49/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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