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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 332.05 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 332.05 and 142.38 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 332.05 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/332.05 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 332.05 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 47,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.62/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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