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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.94 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.94 and 147.27 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.94 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.94 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.94 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 48,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884.80/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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