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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 332.07 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 332.07 and 141.01 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 332.07 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/332.07 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 332.07 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 46,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.83/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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