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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.89 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.89 and 142.27 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.89 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.89 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.89 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 47,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217.99/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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