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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 331.69 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 331.69 and 142.15 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 331.69 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/331.69 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 331.69 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 47,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.73/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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