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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 360.69 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 360.69 and 143.17 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 360.69 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/360.69 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 360.69 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 51,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639.99/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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