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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 331.74 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 331.74 and 142.13 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 331.74 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/331.74 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 331.74 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 47,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150.21/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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