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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 331.82 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 331.82 and 140.90 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 331.82 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/331.82 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 331.82 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 46,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753.44/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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