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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 331.90 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 331.90 and 147.18 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 331.90 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/331.90 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 331.90 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 48,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,847.53/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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