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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 331.99 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 331.99 and 142.36 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 331.99 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/331.99 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 331.99 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 47,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262.10/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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