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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.08 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.08 and 142.36 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.08 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.08 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.08 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 47,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,274.91/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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