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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 360.59 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 360.59 and 142.89 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 360.59 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/360.59 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 360.59 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 51,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,523.99/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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