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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 360.72 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 360.72 and 141.73 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 360.72 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/360.72 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 360.72 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 51,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124.85/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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