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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 332.16 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 332.16 and 147.39 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 332.16 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/332.16 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 332.16 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 48,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,957.06/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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