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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.49, 331.75 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.49, 331.75 and 142.07 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.49 : 331.75 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.49/331.75 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.49x = 331.75 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.49x = 47,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.20/240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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