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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 332.17 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 332.17 and 142.49 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 332.17 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/332.17 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 332.17 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331.38/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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