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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 331.73 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 331.73 and 147.21 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 331.73 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/331.73 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 331.73 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 48,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833.37/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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