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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.85 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.85 and 147.27 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.85 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.85 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.85 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 48,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870.81/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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