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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 332.14 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 332.14 and 142.43 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 332.14 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/332.14 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 332.14 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 47,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.70/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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