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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 332.08 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 332.08 and 141.07 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 332.08 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/332.08 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 332.08 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 46,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847.12/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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