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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 331.99 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 331.99 and 142.32 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 331.99 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/331.99 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 331.99 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 47,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248.82/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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